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Pinay football team soar to all-time high in FIFA rankings
The Philippine women’s football team has moved up to an all-time high in the FIFA rankings. As disclosed on Friday, the Filipinas jumped four slots to No. 49 in the world, marking the first time the Philippine women’s football program has breached the Top 50. The Filipinas also moved to ninth place among the Asian Football Confederation…
BSP to focus on addressing inflation as peso stabilizes
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe Medalla has said that with the peso now stabilizing against the United States dollar, they will focus their attention in addressing the elevated inflation rate, which is expected to return to within-target levels by October 2023. Addressing the recent Chamber of Thrift Banks (CTB) general membership meeting in Makati, Medalla said monetary authorities are not worried…
Australian gov’t to help PH attract more infra investments
Through and under a scheme interestingly referred to as Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) program, the Australian government has committed to help the Philippines attract and lure investments in key infrastructure projects in the country. At the P4I launch in Pasay City last Friday, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu PSM said the program will provide infrastructure advisory support to the Philippine government especially in choosing what type…
P20-M solar projects to supply Lucena villagers with clean water
LUCENA CITY – Residents of three villages in this city will soon enjoy a steady potable water supply from solar-powered systems worth a total of P20 million to be put up by the office of Quezon Second District Representative David Suarez. On Friday, Suarez, together with local officials, broke ground for the projects on separate occasions…
Legarda: Oil spill-affected communities need more support
MANILA – Senate Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has appealed for more assistance for the residents affected by the recent Miindoro Oriental oil spill tragedy that has been impacted various coastal areas in Western Visayas and Mimaropa region. Legarda said support for resident of the communities affected by the oil spill is vital. She vowed to continue “pushing for the needed support for those affected by the oil spill.” Legarda’s office has partnered with the Department of…
PH, China: SCS differences to be managed thru diplomacy only
The Philippines and China have agreed to manage their differences and handle emergencies on the South China Sea (SCS) through “friendly consultations,” only. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), in a statement, said both sides have agreed to explore ways to advance maritime cooperation “directed at confidence-building and managing tensions” during the 7th Bilateral Consultations Mechanism (BCM) in Manila….
DND: US access to EDCA sites ‘not unlimited’
Department of National Defense (DND) spokesman Arsenio Andolong has clarified that the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the United States does not grant US military forces unlimi8ted access to EDCA sites.
PEZA, BuCor get new chiefs
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Bureau of Customs (BuCor) have new chiefs.
Salceda: Passage of New Agrarian Emancipation Act is BBM’s most vital accomplishment with P600-B economic impact
The House of Representatives and the Senate separately ratified on Wednesday, the last session day before Congress adjourns for the Holy Week, the Bicameral Conference Committee Report on HB 6336 and SB 1850 — their respective versions of the proposed New Agrarian Emancipation Act.
DOST successfully launches iSCENE in Cauayan City
THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) successfully launched the first ever International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement 2023 (iSCENE 2023) in Cauayan City, Isabela on March 23 at the Isabela Convention Center.